​As a recruitment partner to a growing player in the European renewable energy market, I am supporting the search for a commercially driven PPA Origination Manager / Energy Trader to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team based in Hamburg.

This opportunity sits at the intersection of structured energy trading, PPA origination, and market analytics - ideal for someone who thrives in both negotiation and quantitative environments.

The Role

In this position, you will take ownership of commercial energy strategies and long-term offtake structures across renewable assets and storage solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and acquiring new energy customers within the renewable energy space

• Structuring and optimizing yield hedging strategies across investment portfolios

• Leading contract negotiations for direct marketing agreements, Corporate PPAs and Guarantees of Origin (national and international)

• Preparing, managing and following up on competitive PPA tenders (RFP processes)

• Financial modelling and economic evaluation of PPA structures and battery storage solutions

• Preparing decision-making materials and presenting to internal and external stakeholders

• Conducting ongoing electricity market analysis, including regulatory and risk monitoring

• This is a commercially visible role with direct impact on revenue generation and portfolio performance.

Your Profile

We are looking for a professional who combines analytical strength with strong negotiation capabilities.

• University degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Energy Management or similar

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in PPA negotiations and/or energy trading, ideally within renewable energy

• Strong understanding of electricity market structures, regulatory frameworks, price drivers and battery storage economics

• Confident working with analytical tools (e.g. Python, Power BI) and advanced Excel skills

• Fluent in German and English (additional languages advantageous)

• Commercial mindset with clear sales aptitude

• Self-driven, solution-oriented and confident in negotiations

What’s on Offer

• High degree of autonomy within a flat hierarchy

• Position within a future-focused, sustainable growth industry

• Modern office environment in central Hamburg

• Hybrid working model (up to 2 remote days per week)

• Attractive compensation package with performance-based component

• Company pension scheme and accident insurance

• Travel and sports subsidies

• Workplace health initiatives

• 30 days annual leave (+ December 24th & 31st) and additional special leave days